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Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
Read more: Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billionThe company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
Read more: DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraudA federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
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Woman, 25, left paraplegic when she jumped off a roof following gang-rape ordeal dies by euthanasia: Noelia receives lethal injections at Spanish clinic after saying goodbye to family who spent YEARS in court trying to stop her dying
Read more: Woman, 25, left paraplegic when she jumped off a roof following gang-rape ordeal dies by euthanasia: Noelia receives lethal injections at Spanish clinic after saying goodbye to family who spent YEARS in court trying to stop her dyingNoelia Castillo, from Barcelona, died on Thursday at the Sant Pere de Ribes assisted living facility where she resided, bringing to an end a legal battle that has lasted more than a year and a half.
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Sarah Ferguson is stripped of her Freedom of the City of York title over her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
Read more: Sarah Ferguson is stripped of her Freedom of the City of York title over her friendship with Jeffrey EpsteinThe city’s councillors unanimously voted on Thursday in favour of a motion to revoke the honour following the latest revelations over her friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Kennedy Center announces Bill Maher will receive Mark Twain Prize
Read more: Kennedy Center announces Bill Maher will receive Mark Twain PrizeThe Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, whose board is filled with the president’s allies, announced Bill Maher will receive the prize in June.
Asia
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Timor-Leste expands airport, eyes major gas project ahead of 2029 ASEAN summit
Read more: Timor-Leste expands airport, eyes major gas project ahead of 2029 ASEAN summitASEAN’s newest member is busy laying the groundwork for future growth, but observers say policy continuity and overreliance on oil revenue could derail progress.
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Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PM
Read more: Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PMWith Paetongtarn’s unceremonious exit, six prime ministers either from the Shinawatra clan or appointed by the family have been pushed out of power by court decisions or military coups.
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Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas Frank
Read more: Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas FrankThe Dane also told CNA in an interview that he has a “good squad” with competition among players in many different positions.
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Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with Malaysia
Read more: Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with MalaysiaFor months, producers combed through “hundreds of letters” for little-known details about Singapore’s split with Malaysia in 1965. The team behind Separation: Declassified open up on how they created the series.
Thailand
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Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Read more: Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidiesThailand’s Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
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Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Read more: Lawmaker pensions stir big debateLawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.
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People’s Party files criminal complaint against EC
Read more: People’s Party files criminal complaint against ECThe People’s Party on Thursday filed a criminal complaint against the Election Commission (EC), alleging misconduct in its handling of the Feb 8 general election, including the use of “identifying marks” on ballot papers and dereliction of duty.
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Thai Airways aims for 5% revenue growth
Read more: Thai Airways aims for 5% revenue growthThai Airways International Plc expects revenue to grow 5% this year as it adds new aircraft and expands in key Asian markets, including India and China.
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Oil spill reaches small island off Phuket
Read more: Oil spill reaches small island off PhuketPHUKET – The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc earlier this month has reached Koh Hey, a tourist island just off the southeast coast of this tourist island, with authorities continuing clean‑up operations on Thursday.
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Timor-Leste expands airport, eyes major gas project ahead of 2029 ASEAN summit
Read more: Timor-Leste expands airport, eyes major gas project ahead of 2029 ASEAN summitASEAN’s newest member is busy laying the groundwork for future growth, but observers say policy continuity and overreliance on oil revenue could derail progress.
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EC files complaint over obstruction of re-count
Read more: EC files complaint over obstruction of re-countThe Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday filed a police complaint against members of the public who observed a vote re-count at a polling unit in Bangkok’s Kannayao district, alleging their actions compromised the secrecy of the ballot.
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Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha Day
Read more: Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha DayPeople across Thailand will be able to witness a “blood moon” total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, which coincides with Makha Bucha Day, one of the most important Buddhist holy days.
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Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rate
Read more: Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rateThe Bank of Thailand (BoT) unexpectedly cut its key interest rate at a review on Wednesday, as it seeks to further support the economy facing challenges including US tariff uncertainty and a strengthening baht.